Hospitality and tourism admissions 2026: apply for skill course by 15 October
In short
- The last date for admission to the Skill Enhancement Course in Hospitality Management is 15 October 2026.
- BBA (Hospitality & Tourism) admission fee payment and first semester fee payment were due by 31 July 2026.
- Vacant seats for B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration are available at CIHM Shillong (10 seats) and CIHMCTAN Guwahati (6 seats).
- Mizoram University students receive a 50% discount on the Skill Enhancement Course in Hospitality Management, making the discounted fee INR 1,500.
- Eligible candidates for Mizoram State Quota programs were required to report by 24 August 2026.
Students interested in Hospitality & Tourism programs in Aizawl and affiliated institutions in Shillong, Guwahati, Ranipool, and Imphal are currently navigating various admission deadlines and class commencement dates for the 2026 academic year. Several programs, including BBA (Hospitality & Tourism), Skill Enhancement Course in Hospitality Management, B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, MBA Tourism & Hospitality Management, and Ph.D. in Tourism & Hospitality, have ongoing admission processes or recently concluded deadlines.
This year’s admissions encompass a range of courses from certificate to doctoral levels, offered by institutions such as ICFAI University, Mizoram University, and Central Institutes of Hotel Management. The admission procedures, fees, and eligibility criteria vary by program and institution, with specific dates for application submissions, fee payments, and class commencements.
Upcoming Deadlines and Skill Enhancement Courses
The Skill Enhancement Course in Hospitality Management has an upcoming admission deadline of 15 October 2026. This three-month course is open to current students from Mizoram University and its affiliated colleges. Mizoram University students are eligible for a 50% discount on the course fee, reducing it to INR 1,500.
For the Certificate Course (Hospitality and Tourism), the last date for submission of completed application forms was 24 July 2026, with interview and admission decisions made on or before 29 July 2026.
BBA (Hospitality & Tourism) Program Details
The BBA (Hospitality & Tourism) Program at ICFAI University, Mizoram, has seen its admission fee payment and first semester fee payment deadlines pass on 31 July 2026. The admission fee for this program is Rs. 5,000 and is non-refundable. Regular classes for the BBA (Hospitality & Tourism) program commenced on 03 August 2026.
This four-year program is structured into eight semesters, requiring students to complete courses equivalent to 163 credits for a BBA (H&T) degree with Honours/Research. Eligibility for the program requires passing Class XII with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks. A caution deposit of Rs. 5,000 is required along with the first semester fee. The fee structure varies for domicile and non-domicile/international students, as detailed below:
| Program | Fee per semester (Rs.) Domicile | Fee per semester (Rs.) Non-Domicile / International | Total Program Fee (Rs.) 3 Year (6 sem) Domicile | Total Program Fee (Rs.) 4 Year (8 Sem) Domicile | Total Program Fee (Rs.) 3 Year (6 sem) Non-Domicile / International | Total Program Fee (Rs.) 4 Year (8 Sem) Non-Domicile / International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA (Hospitality & Tourism) | 17,500 | 24,000 | 1,05,000 | 1,40,000 | 1,44,000 | 1,92,000 |
The admission calendar for the BBA (Hospitality & Tourism) program at ICFAI University, Mizoram, was as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form | 24 July 2026 |
| Interview and Admission Decision on or before | 29 July 2026 |
| Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of Certificates and Verification by producing originals | 29 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Admission Fee | 31 July 2026 |
| Payment of First Semester Fee on or before | 31 July 2026 |
| Commencement of Regular Classes | 03 August 2026 |
Mizoram State Quota and Postgraduate Programs
Vacant applications are available for B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA) at the Central Institute of Hotel Management (CIHM), Shillong, Meghalaya, with 10 seats, and at the Central Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Appl. Nutrition (CIHMCTAN), Guwahati, Assam, with 6 seats. Eligibility for B.Sc. HHA requires passing 10+2/HSSLC or equivalent from CBSE, ISE, and State Board with English as a compulsory subject. Eligible candidates for Mizoram State Quota programs were instructed to report to the Technical Wing of Higher & Technical Education at Chaltlang Lily Veng on or before 24 August 2026.
The Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management at Mizoram University, established in 2019, offers a two-year/four-semester full-time M.B.A. Tourism & Hospitality Management Programme (MBATH) and a full-time Ph.D. Programme in Tourism & Hospitality at its Tanhril, Aizawl campus. Mizoram University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with NAAC A++ Grade, and as per NIRF Rankings 2025, it is placed among the top institutions in India.
| Sl. No. | Name of Course | Name of Institution | No. of Seats vacant | Eligibility for admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA) | Central Institute of Hotel Management (CIHM), Shillong, Meghalaya | 10 | Pass 10+2/HSSLC or equivalent from CBSE, ISE, and State Board with English as compulsory Subject. |
| Central Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Appl. Nutrition (CIHMCTAN), Guwahati, Assam. | 6 | Pass 10+2/HSSLC or equivalent from CBSE, ISE, and State Board with English as compulsory Subject. | ||
| 2 | B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering | College of Agril. Engg. & Post Harvest Technology, Ranipool, Sikkim (CAU) | 2 | Pass 10+2/HSSLC (Science) with 50% marks aggregate in PCM/PCMB, (40% marks for ST/SC/PwBD/ in service categories). |
| 3 | B.Tech in Food Technology | College of Agril. Engg. & PHT, Ranipool, Sikkim CAU) | 2 | Pass 10+2/HSSLC (Science) with 50% marks aggregate in PCM/PCMB, (40% marks for ST/SC/PwBD/ in service categories). |
| College of Food Technology, Imphal, Manipur (CAU) | 3 | Pass 10+2/HSSLC (Science) with 50% marks aggregate in PCM/PCMB, (40% marks for ST/SC/PwBD/ in service categories). |
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